Next-Gen Community Fundraising Lead

The Jewish Chronicle Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood is seeking a temporary, full-time Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer to build relationships with young professionals, families, and community networks. You will deliver engaging fundraising activities, recruit ambassadors, and help grow participation and income from community initiatives.

You will represent Norwood at events and work closely with Events, Marketing, and Data & Insights teams to optimize supporter journeys and long-term stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, relationship management, community engagement, or business development.
• Confidence building relationships with peers and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering against targets or measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, personable and comfortable working in external-facing environments.
• Ability to represent Norwood confidently and professionally.
• Experience delivering peer-to-peer or community fundraising activity.
• Experience working with committees, volunteers or ambassador groups.
• Familiarity with CRM or fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge.
• Experience in a charity, community or values-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with young professionals, families, and community supporters.
• Represent Norwood at events, networking opportunities, and community activities.
• Deliver a portfolio of next generation and community fundraising events and initiatives.
• Recruit and support committees, ambassadors, and peer‑to‑peer fundraisers.
• Support the delivery of community and seasonal appeals and campaigns.
• Identify new supporters and nurture them through early engagement into long-term relationships.
• Work closely with the Events team to deliver engaging and high-quality activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Data & Insights teams to improve reach, targeting, and supporter journeys.
• Identify individuals with potential for deeper engagement, including regular giving and future major donor pathways.
• Maintain accurate records of supporter engagement and pipeline activity within the CRM.
• Share insights and opportunities across the fundraising team.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Community engagement

Business development

Communication skills

Organisational skills

External-facing

Ambassador programs

CRM experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Norwood is seeking a temporary, full-time Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer to build relationships with young professionals, families, and community networks. You will deliver engaging fundraising activities, recruit ambassadors, and help grow participation and income from community initiatives.

You will represent Norwood at events and work closely with Events, Marketing, and Data & Insights teams to optimize supporter journeys and long-term stewardship.